Business

Sarasota, Florida -- The City of Sarasota is embarking on two significant improvement projects this summer which are expected to improve walkability downtown, improve landscaping and create a more user friendly travel experience. One project will occur downtown and the other in North Sarasota in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood. Both projects will start Monday, July 8, and both are expected to temporarily impact motorists and pedestrians during the construction period. Upon completion, though, the City anticipates these tandem projects will improve the overall quality of life i

Venice, Florida -- The Small Business Development Center at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), in partnership with the city of North Port and the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the fourth workshop in the Small Business Lunch and Learn monthly series.

North Port, Florida -- This year's Business & Community Expo will be on Saturday, June 15.

The event will host business and community vendors promoting their products and services, live performances, entertainment, children activities, food and drinks, free give-a-ways, raffle prizes and much more.

The Business & Community Expo is free to the public to attend.

It will be located at the Gene Matthews Boys & Girls Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Boulevard from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

North Port, Florida -- Local residents are encouraged to engage in dialog about the City's financial health.

The City of North Port will be hosting a series of conversational meetings, called "Community Conversation on Fiscal Sustainability," at the end of march and early April to open dialog and exchanged ideas regards to the coming fiscal year.